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Weather & Climate in Rancho Nuevo, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rancho Nuevo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 322.4 sq mi (834.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.8961°N, 105.5609°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 4, 2021 | 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 59 km | 16 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 120 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.1 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.0 | 100 km | 41 km |
| Nov 13, 2001 | 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.8 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 121 km | 16 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 130 km | 42 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 76 km | 16 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 103 km | 35 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 120 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 63 km | 59 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 95 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 113 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.3 | 116 km | 16 km |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 98 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 87 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 166 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 4 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 93 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 228 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 145 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 210 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 150 mph | 81 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 4 | 150 mph | 196 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 208 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 216 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 126 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 27 km |
| 1999 | Greg | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 121 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 231 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 74 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 139 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
Rancho Nuevo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.1") and April the driest (0.0").